jcb digger mk1 3c?

i have a jcb mark 1 which im doing up the back actor is very slopy can you tell the working or the way to fix the problem please

paul
January 2012

Does anyone know where to get a manual for the above

Paul
July 2009

Hi Lisa
Apologies, but I've only just seen your post and have to admit to being intrigued about your documentary series. I don't know how successful you've been in finding suitable 3C mk1's, but I'd be interested in knowing more, so will visit this site regularly to see if you still need assistance. I look forward to hearing more about this!

Laurence
May 2009

Hi Laurence,

I'm working on a documentary series an am searching for a JCB 3c Mk1 in working condition. Would you be able to chat about yours or about any others you know are still around?

Many thanks,

Lisa

Lisa
March 2009

thanks laurance for your help i will try that

jim
October 2008

Hi Jim, I had to do an engine change on my mk1 recently and it's quite a job! You didn't say which engine yours has but mine is a Fordson Major. You'll first need to remove the radiator, followed by the hydraulic pump on the crankshaft pulley. With these (and all the other usual ancillarys) completely out of the way, there's just enough room to seperate the block from the bellhousing and crane out the engine (at a slight angle), avoiding the front crossmember. We only had a tractor with front loader to do this with and it was pretty dicey! Get a proper gantry with block and tackle set up and you should be ok. However with this method, once the engine has been lifted high enough, you'll need to push the digger back in order to lower the it to the ground. Of course the diggers front bucket will be on the ground with no means of being lifted, so... You see the problem! If you know anyone with a good telehandler and a couple of hours to spare you could do it that way, but don't take risks. Good luck.

Laurence
September 2008